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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by frankus on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @12:01PM (#34340857)
Or even something as simple as studs that come pre-drilled at outlet and switch height (they already come pre-cut to slightly less than 8 feet to be the right height when installed between top and bottom plates).
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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by lotsofpulp on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @01:15PM (#34342116)
What purpose would this serve? A drill and drill bit is a very common, quick, and easy to use tool. If you were screwing a box to a stud, I do not think you even need a pre drilled hole. You can just use any wood screw.

Also, outlet/switch boxes get nailed to the studs during construction, and modifications to those boxes are fastened to the drywall, in my experience.

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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by georgeoliver on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @02:53PM (#34343674)
Holes for the wires/cables, not the screws.
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